Kia Niro: Steering System / Repair procedures
| Service Adjustment procedure |
Steering Wheel Play Inspection
| 1. |
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight ahead. |
| 2. |
Measure the distance that the steering wheel can be turned without moving the front wheels.
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| 3. |
If the play exceeds standard value, inspect the steering column, shaft, and linkages. |
Checking Stationary Steering Effort
| 1. |
Position the vehicle on a level surface and place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position. |
| 2. |
Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to warm up the power steering fluid. |
| 3. |
Attach a spring scale to the steering wheel. With the idle RPM, pull the scale and read it as soon as the tires begin to turn.
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| 4. |
If the measured value exceeds standard value, inspect the steering gear box. |
Special service tools
Special Service Tools
Tool Name / Number
IIIustration
Description
Ball joint remover
09568-34000
Rem ...
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Probable cause
Remedy
Play in steering
Loose yoke plug
Retighten
L ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Front Rear Parking Assist System Switch Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the console upper cover.
(Refer to Body - "Floor Console Assembly")
3.
Disconnect the console upper cover switch connector (A).
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Repair procedures
Adjustment
1.
After loosening the tailgate hinge (A) mounting bolts, adjust the tailgate
by moving it up and down, or right and left.
2.
Adjust the tailgate height by turning the tailgate overslam bumpers (B).
3.
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